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Exam 1 will cover Modules 01, 02, and 03.

Complete the statement below (in accordance with the class materials):       Detailed inspection procedures must be set up to cover [Blank1], records, and workmanship.

During class, an example of QA/QC regarding concrete cover for cast-in-place was provided.  For the exposure below, indicate the specified cover  (in accordance with the class materials)        – Cast against and permanently in contact with ground

Indicate if the  statement below  is TRUE or FALSE (In accordance with the class materials):  – One of the project manager’s production control tool is: “Predicting and correcting avoidable production delays”.

Indicate if the statement below is TRUE or FALSE (in accordance with the class materials):        – Quality in construction means that a project is completed within the defined guidelines set out in the scope of work.

Indicate if the statement below is TRUE or FALSE (in accordance with the class materials):        – Quality in construction means that a project is completed according to the schedule.  

Reread the following sentence from paragraph 5 in Reading 3.  For each sentence, identify the cause and effect. 1.  The early results seemed very encouraging and, consequently, people with genetic diseases became hopeful that they would soon see a cure. Cause: [1] Effect: [2] 2.  Sometimes the therapy caused more problems than it solved. Cause: [3] Effect: [4] 3.  In the case of the French children, it caused a type of cancer in several of the children, one of whom died. Cause: [5] Effect: [6]

Choose the correct form of the words from the chart to complete the following sentences.  Use the correct verb tenses and subject-verb agreement.  Use the correct singular and plural noun forms.   achievement conquest inheritance pursuit revival achieve conquer inherit pursue revive                                           NOUN                                             VERB   My son wants to [1] his interest in art. The architect considered the new building his finest [2]. This new discovery will [3] earlier interest in genetic medicine. Her sons [4] her bright red hair. Researchers have worked for years in their [5] of a cure for cancer. Although we have not [6] cancer, we have come a long way in treatment.  In the future, genetic researchers may [7] success with other major diseases.  She received a diamond ring as part of a/an [8] from her grandmother.  Discoveries in basic science can lead to the [9] of dangerous diseases.  During the war, there was a/an [10] of interest in home gardens.  

Using superordinate categories to reduce stereotyping and prejudice is an example of ________.

Ken knows that the radius of a circle is 5 feet, but he needs to calculate the diameter. The most effective solution strategy he can use involves a(n) ________.